Prescott ATC Tower

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Welcome Letter 3

History of the Prescott Tower 4

Prescott Tower Today 5

Prescott Tower Staff 6

Prescott Tower Air Traffic Manager 7

Expectations of All Employees 8

Polices 9

Welcome to Prescott 11

Local Attractions and Places 13

Local Colleges 18

Local Flight Schools 19

Nearby Cities of Interest 20

Ernest Love Field Airport 21

Directions and Map to the Prescott Tower 22

Prescott Tower Directory 23

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Welcome Letter Congratulations on your selection to the Prescott Airport Traffic Control Tower (PRC ATCT). We welcome you into our family! Here you will have an opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals that help make PRC a great place to work and develop your skills. Your knowledge, abilities and positive attitude make you a highly regarded addition to our team, and I am certain that you will make a positive impact on our future. All of us want to make your tenure at this facility as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. Please feel free to ask any questions and express your thoughts and ideas to the staff and senior leadership. I look forward to working with you, and would like to welcome you again to our team! Sincerely, Paul N. Winski Air Traffic Manager Prescott ATC Tower

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History of the Prescott Tower

Ernest Love Airport operated without a control tower until March of 1986 when the “Truck”, a mobile tower unit was brought in as the first tower. It was open from 6am to 7pm and operated with 7 controllers and 1 manager. The facility controlled two crossing runways with an annual traffic count of 176,000 without radar or computers. The Truck was used until September 1986 when a temporary Naval Mobile Tower was brought in while the new tower was being built. The mobile tower was 30’ high and came in three sections. The trailer was used for the administrative section and the weather component. The cab in the tower was so small that it only had enough space for two controllers at one time. The mobile tower was used until the Fall of 1988 when the new tower was completed.

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Prescott Tower Today The construction for the current tower standing today began in 1986. It took two years to complete. With the new tower in place, operations grew to an average annual traffic count of 248,508 over the past 10 years. In 2014, Prescott was ranked the 32nd busiest airport, and the 4th busiest General Aviation airport in the nation. Much of the air traffic can be attributed to the various flight schools located at the airport and the growing commuter flights by Great Lakes Airlines, as well as being home to one of only three firefighting tanker bases in Arizona.

Listen to the Prescott Tower Live! http://www.liveatc.net/search/?icao=kprc Under Prescott Tower, select a browser to listen.

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Prescott Tower Staff Prescott Tower has an authorized complement of 20:

- Air Traffic Manager - Two Front Line Mangers - Support Specialist - Management and Program Assistant - Fifteen controllers

Management and Office Staff

Air Traffic Manager Paul Winski

Front Line Manager Mike Whetzel

Front Line Manager Vacant

Support Specialist Glenn Higa

Management & Program Assistant Darrell Charbeneau

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Prescott Tower Air Traffic Manager

Paul began his FAA career at Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center in May 1984. He spent 3 years at the Automated Flight Service Station in McAlester Oklahoma, then transferred to McAllen Airport Traffic Control Tower in south Texas. He served as acting Air Traffic Manager for 13 months before transferring to Little Rock Tower and TRACON as a controller. Paul then became an Operations Supervisor at Amarillo Tower and TRACON. In late 1999 he transferred to FAA Headquarters to become the Air Traffic requirements specialist for ASDE-3 and AMASS, later adding ASDE-X to the mix. After 2 ½ years, he changed programs, working on NEXCOM for his last year at Headquarters. In December 2002 he became the Air Traffic Manager at Prescott Tower. Paul has been married since 1988 and has two children, Ian who was born in 1994 and Loryn who was born in 1998. Paul and his wife Amber enjoy gardening, do-it-yourself projects, hiking in the local mountains, traveling, and running around with their kids. Paul is also a guitarist in a local area band. They perform classic rock and roll tunes at various venues around town.

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Expectations of All Employees

� Come to work, be on time

Be prepared – mentally and physically Understand leave policy and manage your leave appropriately Be cooperative and professional Treat people with respect and dignity Take initiative Be accountable Lead by example – be a good role model Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination Actively participate in training Know your airspace and systems, know your equipment Use prescribed phraseology/correct facility and equipment names Follow rules and procedures Be open to feedback – provide honest information Be an effective team member

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Policies

Reporting for Duty On your first day, report at 8:00 a.m. to the Tower: 6500 Wilkinson Drive, Prescott, AZ 86301. When you arrive at the gate, pull up to the call box on the left side, call the tower and identify yourself for entry. When the gate opens, pull forward just past the large tree on the right (this is to pass the gate sensors) and wait for the gate to close. This is a security procedure.

Hours of Duty

While in training, you will be on an 8 ½ hour administrative schedule Monday through Friday. After initial classroom and simulation training, your hours will be set according to the team you are assigned to by your Supervisor.

Parking

There is a secured parking lot and you must display the placard that will be assigned to you while in the tower parking area.

Security

You will receive a briefing on tower and airport security after arriving at the facility as well as an airport tour. An ID badge must be worn and displayed at all times while in the FAA facility area.

Building Access

You will be assigned an electronic access card. The card will allow entry into the parking lot, administrative buildings and tower cab.

FAA ID Cards

You will be required to display your FAA ID badge at all times while in the facility. Display your badge in front between the neck and waist. If you forget your FAA ID you will be required to obtain a temporary Employee badge from either the Front Line Manager or Administrative Assistant.

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Guests and Visitors

The Air Traffic Manager or a Front Line Manager must approve any visits to the facility including visits by family members. A 24 hour notice and approval is required for any tower tour. Family members do not require advance notice.

Cell Phones

Cell phones must be completely powered off when in the Tower Cab.

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Welcome to Prescott, Arizona “Everybody’s Hometown”

Our city draws visitors from all over the world to enjoy our unique setting, old-west history and enjoyable climate. Throughout the year Prescott offers a variety of events and activities so that no matter when you visit, you'll get a chance to experience the many faces of Prescott and find out for yourself why Prescott is considered one of the top emerging metropolitan cities.

Go to: www.cityofprescott.net/visitors/ for more updated city events and attractions.

Prescott V.A. Hospital (Fort Whipple)

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Colonel William Prescott

Co. E, 26th IND. Infantry & Co. E, 148th IND. Infantry He was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1837. His occupation was principally farming, and his education was obtained at the common school. He enlisted in company E, Twenty-sixth Indiana, July 28, 1861, was mustered out September 21, 1864, and re-enlisted February 4, 1865, with a commission as First Lieut. in Company E, One Hundred and Forty-eighth Indiana, and served during the war. He was married February 9, 1865, to Amanda F. Evans, of Blue Springs Grove, Barren Co., Ky. She was born in 1836 in the same place. They had four children - Annie Belle, Sarah Lincoln, Mary Dale and Lizzie P., all at home with their parents. He was taken prisoner September 29, 1863, and exchanged July 22, 1864. Was severely wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. December 7, 1862, from which he never fully recovered. Mr. Prescott emigrated to Kansas in February, 1883, and settled on a farm of eighty-seven acres, near Mound Valley village.

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Local Attractions and Places

Lynx Lake

Willow Lake Watson Lake

(The “Twin” Lakes)

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Downtown

“Whiskey Row”

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Courthouse (Whiskey Row runs alongside the Courthouse Square - Downtown)

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Bucky’s Casino (One of two Casinos in the area)

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Prescott Valley Event Center (Concerts, Shows, and Hockey)

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Shopping

There are many shops around Prescott. Strip malls on just about every major street and one major mall – The Gateway Mall. There is also more shopping just a few miles away in Prescott Valley. You can also find many small locally owned shops throughout Prescott.

Prescott Gateway Mall

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Local Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Situated in the midst of natural wonders, Embry-Riddle's Prescott, Arizona campus covers 539 acres of high-altitude western terrain, with campus life centered in a one-mile area. The flight training center is at nearby Prescott Love Field Municipal Airport. The campus has excellent programs in flight, engineering, space physics, global security and intelligence studies, aviation business administration, meteorology, and a graduate program in safety science. Unique facilities include the new Aerospace Experimentation & Fabrication Building; the 48,000-square-foot Academic Complex; the King Engineering and Technology Center; the Robertson Aviation Safety Center (featuring an accident investigation lab); and the Robertson Flight Simulation Center, which contains Frasca flight-training-devices. Visit their web site at: http://www.pr.erau.edu

Prescott College – Prescott College is an independent, liberal arts college offering bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as teacher certification. Prescott College offers three programs for students of all ages and backgrounds. Students can live and study for an undergraduate degree in Prescott (Resident Degree Program), complete their undergraduate degree through their degree completion program (Adult Degree Program), earn their master's degree through their limited residency graduate program (Master of Arts Program), or pursue a Ph.D. in Education. Students can pursue a Teaching Certificate through any program. Visit their web site at: http://www.prescott.edu

Yavapai College – Yavapai College offers 80+ certificate, degree, and transfer options to students in 60+ different programs of study. In addition to traditional curriculum, the college offers many learning options to fit the lifestyles/circumstances of its students. The college has main campuses in Prescott and Verde Valley (Clarkdale), specialized campuses in Chino Valley and Prescott Valley, and centers in Sedona and Camp Verde. The latest addition to the college is the 100,000 sq. ft. Career and Technical Education Center. Visit their web site at: http://www.yc.edu

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Local Flight Schools

Universal Helicopters, Inc. - Helicopter Flight Training School, Universal Helicopters provides helicopter pilot training and instruction, with Helicopter Flight Schools in Camarillo, California; Scottsdale and Prescott Arizona; Dodge City, Kansas; and Provo, Utah. www.universalheli.com Guidance Helicopters - Guidance Helicopters, Inc. (GHI) offers professional helicopter pilot training. Based at 5,045 feet MSL elevation in Prescott, Arizona, Guidance Helicopters is the first Robinson school in North America to offer exclusive mountain helicopter flight training at altitude; making GHI the best choice as a helicopter flight school. Our mission is to provide you safe and comprehensive helicopter instruction. In the end, you'll possess a deeper understanding of helicopter aviation than your counterparts who train at lesser altitudes. www.guidancehelicopters.com North-Aire - North-Aire, Inc. was established in 1973 to provide professional flight training and aircraft sales. Since that time, North-Aire has built a reputation based on the quality of training offered. We provide student pilots with tightly focused programs geared to educating them to the highest level of competence, while preparing them for their first commercial pilot position. www.northaire.com

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's oldest, largest, and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only accredited, aviation-oriented university in the world. www.erau.edu/campuses/prescott.html

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Nearby Cities of Interest

Flagstaff www.flagstaffarizona.org

Winter Recreation, Outdoor Adventures 96 miles

Grand Canyon www.thecanyon.com

Tours, Hiking and River Rafting 128 miles

Jerome www.azjerome.com

“America’s Most Vertical City” and “Largest Ghost Town in America”

35 miles

Phoenix www.visitphoenix.com

Outdoor Activities, Entertainment, Resorts and Spas

100 miles

Sedona www.visitsedona.com

Outdoor Recreation, Tours and Spas 67 miles

Tucson www.visittucson.org

Outdoor Recreation and Adventure, Old West History and Tours, Aircraft Graveyard “Bone Yard”

214 miles

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Ernest Love Field Airport

www.flyprescott.com

Ernest A. Love Field (PRC), Prescott Regional Airport is Northern Arizona's premier destination for learning to fly and The Center of Aviation in Northern Arizona.

Known as one of the U.S.'s busiest General Aviation Airports, Ernest A. Love Field hosts

some of the most well known flight training facilities both for FIXED WING and HIGH ALTITUDE HELICOPTER FLYING.

IN-BOUND PILOTS and VISITORS alike know our region has some of the best weather

anywhere making it a perfect place to fly in, grab a car and stay at one of our many beautiful destinations.

The Prescott Regional Airport is your gateway to the cities of Prescott, Prescott Valley,

Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt.

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Directions and Map to the Prescott Tower

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Prescott Tower Directory

The following list provides the most commonly used phone extensions within the Prescott Tower facility. Use the main number and then enter the applicable extension.

Main Number (928) 445-2160

Front Desk Ext. 160

Air Traffic Manager Ext. 161

Front Line Managers Ext. 145

Support Specialist Ext. 138

Tower Cab Ext. 163

NATCA Office Ext. 162

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